Fong has an accessory that works much like your aluminum foil. It's called the 
chrome dome, and it places a reflector in the back and part of the top. I 
believe there's also a clear opening for ceiling bouce.
Paul
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From: "Walter Hamler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I found another camera store here that carries the Lightsphere line.
> They had a Whale Tail but I wasn't impressed.
> I did but another LS, the clear one. When I got home I put a piece of
> aluminum foil on the back half to reflect the light forward. It makes
> a tremendous difference in the amount of light output. I can shoot
> across a big room at f/8 at iso 200 and get good exposures. I also
> noted that even with a vertical composition and the flash off to the
> side the light is still nice and no obvious shadow coming from the
> background.
> 
> Walt
> 
> On 6/18/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hi Bruce,
> > Yes, the Whale Tail is newer, and it's similar in concept to the 
> > lightsphere. 
> I haven't met anyone who is using one yet. It seems to offer even more 
> options 
> than the lightsphere, but it may suck up more light. I don't know for 
> certain. 
> The Lightsphere is pretty much proven in use, so I'm going to have a go with 
> it 
> for now.
> > Paul
> 
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